Weird urine smell and metallic breath after 1 week of keto — is this normal?
Hi everyone, I’m new to keto and I’m about 1 week in. I’ve noticed a couple weird things and I’m wondering if they’re normal.
My urine smells really strange, almost like cheap plastic or something synthetic, and my breath has this metallic/chemical taste, even when I brush my teeth.
I’m drinking about 3 liters of water per day, so I don’t think I’m dehydrated.
Otherwise I feel okay, but the smell and taste are pretty noticeable and kind of odd.
Is this something that happens when you start keto? Has anyone else experienced this?
Posted Mar 6, 2026, 9:54 PM UTC
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